Itinerary – Isle of Man 2012 VIP Hospitality Package

Itinerary – Isle of Man 2012 VIP Hospitality Package

Wednesday 30th May 2012

Depart Australia on Emirates Airline

EK407 Melbourne to Dubai 2125 0540 (arrives 31st May 2012)
EK413 Sydney to Dubai 2110 0545 (arrives 31st May 2012)
EK435 Brisbane to Dubai 2045 0525 (arrives 31st May 2012)
EK421 Perth to Dubai 2230 0530 (arrives 31st May 2012)

Thursday 31st May 2012

EK17 Dubai to Manchester 0755 1225

Coach transfer from Manchester Airport at 1400 to Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Depart Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal at 1915 to arrive on the Isle of Man at 2200
Coach transfer from Isle of Man Sea Terminal to Hotel

Overnight
Palace Hotel Casino (formerly the Hilton Hotel)
Central Promenade
Douglas
Isle of Man
UK
IM2 4NA

T: +44 (0) 1624 662662

Friday 01st June 2012 – Final Practice, start of evening entertainment on Douglas Promenade

Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy a brilliant introduction to the Isle of Man with a 2 hour coach tour around the course including expert commentary and insights en route from an Isle of Man TT rider.

The remainder of the day is at leisure before the opportunity to watch the Isle of Man TT Practice and a great night of entertainment taking place on Douglas promenade.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Saturday 02nd June 2012 – Race day 1 – Superbike TT Race & Sidecar TT Race 1

Breakfast at the hotel

Coach transfer from your Hotel to your VIP Hospitality in Douglas for Race day 1.

You will be welcomed to the exclusive TT VIP Club where you can enjoy the complimentary bar, plus breakfast and a gourmet buffet lunch- all prepared by first class chefs. Also experience appearances by top riders and special guests.

Located trackside, adjacent to the TT Grandstand, the VIP Suite not only provides magnificent views of the famous TT Course, but ensure you are at the very centre of all the action – both on the race track and off it.

At the conclusion of the race, transfer back to the Hotel with the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Sunday 03rd June 2012 – Mad Sunday (all day island wide) / Peel Day

Breakfast at the hotel

Today is at your leisure to explore and do as you feel.

Mad Sunday is something that is free to all those on the Isle of Man. It is time when fans get the chance to ride the same 37.75-mile mountain course as those actually competing in the races. It takes place on the circuit and there is plenty going on all over the island for you to choose from.

The optional Peel Day trip using local transport is highly recommended. Peel is a popular seaside destination on the West coast located approximately 18kms from Douglas. It has narrow streets of fishermen’s cottages, a Victorian promenade and its most popular attraction is the 11th-Century Castle.

Utilise your 7 day “Explorer Pass” which includes unlimited transport on any of the islands buses, electric trams, horse trams or steam trains. It is available 24/7 for 7 days and you can hop on or off at any time.

Tonight you can choose to enjoy the evening entertainment on Douglas promenade.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Monday 04th June 2012 – Race day 2 – Supersport TT Race 1 and Superstock TT Race

Breakfast at the hotel

Coach transfer from your Hotel to Creg Ny Baa, situated 3 miles north of Douglas on the A18 mountain road, one of the best vantage points on the circuit as the race comes off the famous TT Course for Race day 2.

Treat yourself to the spectacular viewing from elevated balconies at the most famous landmark on the course, Creg Ny Baa Pub. As one of the privileged few, you will enjoy spectacular views of race action from our First Floor Balconies and Verandah Suite. Watch riders approach from Kate’s, negotiate Creg Corner and accelerate up to 200mph towards Brandish.

At the conclusion of the race, transfer back to the Hotel with the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Tonight you can choose to enjoy the evening entertainment on Douglas promenade.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Tuesday 05th June 2012 – Ramsey Sprint

Breakfast at the hotel

Coach transfer from your hotel to Ramsey for the Ramsey Sprint and back along the promenade.

The Ramsey Sprint is a drag sprint event over a 1/8th mile strip which attracts thousands. Anyone can compete, as long as they are willing to pay the entry fee. Motorcycles from all over the world enter, most already over as part of the TT Festival. Some bikes have special modifications, which certainly keeps things interesting. There is lots of action, exhibits and entertainment to be seen and since the event is all day, getting a good view is not hard.

After the sprint, transfer back to the Hotel with the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Tonight you can choose to enjoy the evening entertainment on Douglas promenade.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

WEDNESDAY 06 JUNE 2012 – Race day 3 – Supersport TT Race 2 and Sidecar TT Race 2

Breakfast at the hotel

Coach transfer from your Hotel to your VIP Hospitality in Douglas for Race day 3.

You will be welcomed to the exclusive TT VIP Club where you can enjoy the complimentary bar, plus breakfast and a gourmet buffet lunch- all prepared by first class chefs. Also experience appearances by top riders and special guests.

Located trackside, adjacent to the TT Grandstand, the VIP Suite not only provides magnificent views of the famous TT Course, but ensure you are at the very centre of all the action – both on the race track and off it.

At the conclusion of the race, transfer back to the Hotel with the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Tonight you can choose to enjoy the evening entertainment on Douglas promenade.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Thursday 07th June 2012 – Laxey TT Motorcyle Show

Laxey is around 20 minutes away from Douglas and the annual TT Motorcycle Show takes place in the village where bikes of all types are on view. From its inception in 2007 it has proved to be a much needed and welcomed event that compliments the TT races.

It is essentially a motorcycle show run by bikers, for bikers, and of course those interested in the diverse nature of motorcycling on the Isle of Man. The organisers have gone to great lengths to ensure that the show is not just a pass through event.

Travel to Laxey using the Manx Electric railway from Douglas where any tram can be used utilising your Explorer Pass.

Today you also have the option to book an unforgettable helicopter flight around the TT course.

Tonight you can choose to enjoy the evening entertainment on Douglas promenade.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Friday 08th June 2012 – Race day 4 – Lightweight TT Race (new for 2012), Senior TT Race & Parade Laps

Breakfast at the hotel

Coach transfer from your Hotel to your VIP Hospitality in Douglas for Race day 4.

The blue ribbon race is the race that all the racers want to win on superbike machines. And the exciting new addition to TT 2012, TT Lightweight race.

You will be welcomed to the exclusive TT VIP Club where you can enjoy the complimentary bar, plus breakfast and a gourmet buffet lunch- all prepared by first class chefs. Also experience appearances by top riders and special guests.

Located trackside, adjacent to the TT Grandstand, the VIP Suite not only provides magnificent views of the famous TT Course, but ensure you are at the very centre of all the action – both on the race track and off it.

At the conclusion of the race, transfer back to the Hotel. There will be entertainment and fireworks on the Promenade tonight to close the TT which can be seen from outside the hotel.

Later this evening, why not join your fellow Sportsnet travellers for farewell drinks.

Overnight Palace Hotel Casino

Saturday 09th June 2012 – Departure from the Isle of Man

Coach transfer from the Hotel to Isle of Man Sea Terminal
Depart Isle of Man Ferry Terminal at 0730 and arrive at Heysham Port and Ferry Terminal at 0930
Coach transfer from Heysham Port and Ferry Terminal to Manchester Airport for your flight back to Australia

Depart the United Kingdom on Emirates Airline

EK18 Manchester to Dubai 1410 0015 (arrives 10th June 2012)

Sunday 10th June 2012

EK408 Dubai to Melbourne 0240 0105 (arrives 11th June 2012) 1 stop
EK414 Dubai to Sydney 0215 2205
EK432 Dubai to Brisbane 0245 0040 (arrives 11th June 2012) 1 stop
EK420 Dubai to Perth 0255 1725

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    • Ryan Cheetham
      Hi Casey, I had to write and thank you for organising such a great holiday experience for me. I know it's what you do all day every day, but I couldn't help but think that it was all done just for me. Accommodation at the Novatel on Collins was excellent, even though they where under renovations. So close to everything so I got to see a bit of Melbourne. Tickets and seats to the women's semis and men's semi finals where outstanding. Also made use of everything that came on my pack. I questioned the cushion at first but soon realised the need. Game, set match lounge was also very relaxing and great atmosphere. I plan to next time take one more day with a day pass just to get to the outside courts and experience more. I could go on. I'm now thinking Hopman Cup 2014. Wimbledon 2015. I have caught the travel bug. Thank you and you team again. Kind regards, Ryan Cheetham
      Queensland
    • Sas Fookes
      Dear Craig Have been back from Melbourne for a week or two now and just want to say what a fabulous time we had at the tennis and to thank you and your team for organising everything so beautifully. Even at the event itself everyone we dealt with was polite, professional and well informed which makes for a very happy and successful tournament. So congratulations and when I’ve saved up again you will hear from me!! Cheers, Sas Fookes
      New Zealand
    • Iris McDonald
      Dear Craig, Many thanks for all your work in organising our trip to Melbourne. We thorouhgly enjoyed it and had an apartment on the 12th floor looking towards the tennis centre - the best we have had, although we were hardly there - at the tennis all the time. The Mantra also gave us a gift this year. I have just completed a questionairre from Sportsnet and said "maybe" to booking again. We are very hopeful of going again next year but will not be able to commit ourselves until later this time. Many thanks again Craig, and I do hope that the 3 of us can make it next year. We will be in touch later in the year, I hope that we don't miss out being able to book if we are able to attend. Kind regards, Iris
      Sydney